Guests say
Abbey View in Whitby is a modern and spacious property with a hot tub, praised for its location and comfort. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable furnishings, and proximity to the town centre. While some minor issues are noted, the overall experience is positive, with many guests looking forward to returning.
The property generally maintains good standards of cleanliness, though some guests have reported issues such as dirty bedding and kitchenware. The hot tub cleanliness has been inconsistent, with some guests finding it well-maintained and others experiencing problems.
The location is highly regarded due to its proximity to Whitby centre and local attractions. It is within walking distance to the town, although the return trip involves a steep hill. The quiet residential area is appreciated, despite occasional parking difficulties.
Guests find the beds and furniture comfortable, with ample space and a cosy atmosphere. The presence of TVs in multiple rooms and mood lighting are well-received. However, some guests suggest improvements such as better-quality pillows and blackout curtains.
The property boasts a range of facilities including a hot tub and a well-equipped kitchen. However, maintenance issues such as battery replacements, light bulb changes, and hot tub servicing have been noted. The lack of a tumble dryer and some kitchen utensils have been minor inconveniences.
While some guests mention receiving tea, coffee, and biscuits, there is not enough consistent information about welcome gifts to provide a score. It is politely noted that such gestures, while appreciated, are not guaranteed.
About this property
Situated a few moments away from the endearing town centre of Whitby and its glorious sands, is this contemporary-styled dwelling, Abbey View. This superb dwelling has been elegantly presented for a group of families and friends seeking to explore the delights of this wonderful town, the dramatic coastline and the rolling countryside of the North York Moors National Park. Upon entering the property, be welcomed into the open-plan living room, where you will be delighted to find a refreshing colour palette, carefully selected furnishings and all the features you could possibly need during a week-long break with loved ones. Fulfilling your culinary needs is the well-equipped kitchen, where you can look forward to rustling up your own home-cooked meals whilst your loved ones gather at the central island unit to enjoy a glass of wine whilst planning the days ahead. Enjoy your more formal moments at the dining table where during a summer’s day you can throw open the patio doors to filter a cool breeze into the space as you tuck into your delicious meal. After an action-packed afternoon, sink into the plush L-shape sofa and tune into the TV to truly unwind before you head to bed. As the evening draws to a close, find three well-presented bedrooms situated across the two floors to choose from, each designed to ensure a flexible sleeping arrangement to suit the needs of your group. The ground floor houses a double bedroom and a wet room, whilst the first floor comes complete with a king-size double, a twin bedroom and a well-appointed shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC. Outside, you and your loved ones can look forward to soaking in the hot tub or spending a moment or two within the garden area, where a spot of alfresco dining can be enjoyed on a sunny day. If you don’t feel like cooking one evening, a short walk will bring you into the venture of Whitby, where the town’s famous fish and chip await you, as well as freshly caught seafood and traditional pubs and inns which line the winding streets and hidden alleys. For those seeking a taste of history, climb the 199 steps up to the ruins of Whitby Abbey or immerse yourself at the Captain Cook Memorial Museum and the thrilling Dracula Experience. Alternatively, soak up the sun at the glorious beach or walk miles upon the North York Moors. Abbey View promises to be a refreshing base for exploring this part of Yorkshire with your loved ones.
Whitby lies at the mouth of the River Esk and is surrounded by the North Yorkshire Moors National Park and is just 19 miles away from Scarborough. Within the town you will find a vast array of independent shops, pubs and restaurants which line the winding streets and hidden alleys. Attractions within the town include spending time at the harbour, lazing on the sands of the beach and climbing the famous 199 steps to the Abbey.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x twin.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Ground-floor wet room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living room with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Utility room.
Gas central heating.
Microwave, oven and hob, washing machine, TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for two cars.
Rear garden with furniture.
Hot tub.
Sorry, no pets or smoking allowed.
Pub within 0.4 miles, shop within 0.6 miles.
Please note: The property is situated in a residential area, please be mindful of neighbours and keep noise to a minimum after 10pm.
Please note: this property only accepts Monday and Friday check ins
Reviews (53)
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Kathryn
Had a very comfortable stay. 10 mins walk into town, parking a great bonus. Would recommend.
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Steven
3 adults and 2 children (13 and 10 years old). House was lovely, very modern. We loved the open plan feeling, and the extension with the kitchen and dining area is lovely.. Loved the blue lights around the skylight, made for fun time playing Just Dance on our Switch in the evenings. After reading past reviews, we were interested to see the property for ourself. Driveway, a bonus in Whitby and could certainly take our two cars. Could it take 3? Possibly. Would it make entry and exit easier if the wall wasn't there? Yes, But it is what it is. One vehicle can pull straight in while other vehicle had to do a bit of manoeuvring, but tbh, not a problem - for a Jag xe and a Qashqai. No need for extra driving lessons for us :-). What I would say is, don't try and reverse car in the right hand entrance of the drive, an XE doesn't fit and the lip on the drive will result in grounding the car out.. No damage done, but that will teach me for trying when the wife said it will not fit. Quality furnishings, kitchen, bathroom and, carpets, beds, lovely clean / crisp décor. Very comfy.. Location is excellent. 10 / 15 minute walk straight in to town. Very quiet residential area. Cleanliness, to be honest, we found somethings bit dirty - plates, bowls, cutlery, upstairs toilet didn't look like it had been cleaned and hairs found in one of the beds. Although, we did put in a call to the cleaners (contact details were in visitor book) and they were quick to come back round when we were out to give the place a clean. Hot tub could have been cleaner tbh - fair bit of grit when we first arrived, and by the 2nd half of the week it could have certainly done with a top up of chlorine and a clean, with the water starting to look a tad green. We have our own hot tub at home, so fully aware of showering before and after etc... Garden was lovely, perfect size to chill out in. Dogs. Now there are dog breeders directly next door, which we were aware of when we booked. We have dogs ourself, so this was not an issue for us. What was an issue was the strong smell of dog faeces when we arrived and on the first night. This could be smelt from the front of the property, the front door and was particularly overpowering in the back garden. Thankfully we went out for a walk and had a meal down the town. We would certainly not have been able to sit in the garden nor have the back door open with the smell. I wonder if the owners heard us talking about it, as the area was soon hosed down (we could hear them cleaning) and the smell never appeared again throughout the week. As I say, we have no issues with dogs, and the owners clearly have a real passion for their Dobermans, but the smell on the first night was over powering and disgusting. I should also note, no prolonged noises of dogs barking etc... There are some clear signs of dampness staining in the main hall wall and on the wall of the downstairs bedroom. I wonder if there is a leak from the upstairs bathroom? Woodlice were very common throughout this area. Down stairs toilet radiator very rusted.. To be honest, none of this is a complaint and mentioning it merely as observation for the owner. They have a lovely property, in a great location and they have clearly put a lot of time and money in to making it a quality holiday let, in a cracking location. Would we return? Yes.. Would we recommend it? Yes, and have already done so for friends looking to stay in Whitby. Thanks again owners for allowing us to use your property, enjoyed our stay, we will be back..
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Claire
The parking is a little tight, we have a Sharan so it would only fit in one entrance and the neighbour parked their van right at the side of the entrance on the road so made it a little harder to see. Opening up the wall would easily solve this problem. You also need to like the smell of dogs as the neighbours washed them out twice a day which made an unpleasant smell. The welcome book is un friendly, it's just full of instruction manuals which at times didn't help. Eg the hob only works with certain size pans on and they have pans in the house that don't fit so took us a while to work out why it wouldn't work. We nearly rang maintenance to help but they weren't open so had to Google the solution. The curtain pole in the main bedroom is ready to come off so we just left the curtains closed which didn't make any difference as they are really thin and light so let all the light in regardless. Blackout curtains are needed in all rooms. I think the rooms were dark for about 5 hours as didn't go dark till after 10pm and sunrise was 4am . There are lights on front of house that light up the house at night which is lovely from the outside but they also light the main room with big patio doors. We solved this problem by buying eyemasks which wasn't ideal for a 6year. Regardless of all this the house is in an ideal location to explore Whitby. You are 15min walk into town, 5mins from the museum and park and a 15-minute walk to the beach. Supermarkets and some lovely country pubs are 10mins drive in the opposite direction. The hot tub is constantly warm so easily accessed and stayed clean for most of our 2 weeks stay, the last couple of days we didn't use as starting to smell. Overall it's a lovely house in a perfect location and we were looking to stay again unfortunately the price for next summer has doubled and it's definitely not worth what is being asked which is a real shame .